imperative

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations 2 Italian 2.1 Adjective

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[edit] Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/

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imperative (countable and uncountable; plural imperatives)

1. (uncountable, grammar) The grammatical mood expressing an order (see jussive). In English, the imperative form of a verb is the same form as that of its second person ("you") present tense.

   The verbs in sentences like "Do it!" and "Say what you like!" are in the imperative.

2. (countable, grammar) A verb in imperative mood.
3. (countable) An essential action, a must: something which is imperative.

   Visiting Berlin is an imperative.

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• (grammatical mood) imperative mood

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imperative (comparative more imperative, superlative most imperative)

1. essential

   It is imperative that you come here right now.

2. (computing theory) Having a semantics that incorporates mutable variables.

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imperative pl.

1. Feminine form of imperativo.